Overview
Position Title:Code Compliance Officer
Company:City Of El Cajon
Location:El Cajon, CA, US
Job Description:
Under general supervision, performs journey level inspections and/or field investigations to ensure compliance with approved plans, adopted codes, State and Federal regulations and/or local ordinances; performs related work as required.
Responsibilities:
- Performs field and office work in the enforcement of the Uniform Housing Code and/or El Cajon Municipal Code;
- Investigates and resolves complaints of violations of the Uniform Housing Code and/or the El Cajon Municipal Code;
- Provides information to and educates property owners, tenants, proprietors and the general public through contact in the field, over the counter and telephone;
- Prepares and maintains reports and detailed records;
- Maintains computerized database;
- Keeps records of investigations made and actions taken;
- Investigates violations of disabled access regulations;
- Administers and implements the City’s apartment inspection program.
Requirements:
- Considerable knowledge of the procedures involved in enforcement of codes, regulations and ordinances;
- Ability to use powers of persuasion to gain voluntary compliance;
- Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations;
- Ability to originate correspondence which is clear, concise and effectual;
- Ability to maintain computerized records and prepare reports;
- Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with residents, business owners, tenants and property owners;
- Ability to apply the procedures and techniques involved in the investigation, documentation and enforcement of codes and regulations;
- Ability to learn, understand, interpret and make decisions pertaining to codes, regulations, ordinances, laws and policies;